Trojans second at Polish Classic

Sturgis' volleyball team took second place in the Gold Bracket of the Polish Classic at Bronson Saturday. The host Vikings took third.

The Lady Trojans fell to Mason 19-25, 25-20, 18-16.

“For the second weekend in a row we were in the finals of a quality tournament,” coach Von Metzger said. “Unfortunately, we were not quite able to hold off a strong Mason team.

“We are still looking for sustained consistent play,” Metzger added. “We are getting closer, but are not quite there yet.”

In pool play Sturgis open with a 25-13, 25-21 win over Vicksburg, them defeated Onstead 27-25, 25-15.

The Lady Trojans dropped a match with Mason 25-21, 20-25, 15-10. In the Gold Bracket semifinals, Sturgis beat Edwardsburg 25-21, 26-24 to get into the finals and a rematch with Mason.

Hollie Myers had 11 aces, 26 digs, 18 kills and four blocks, Hannah Marchand added a team high 82 assists, 15 kills and four aces.

“I thought Hannah did a nice job of running our offense with limited practice time,” Metzger said. “This experience will be extremely beneficial for her as we continue this year.”

Rachel Anderson had a team high 57 kills and had eight blocks, Jamie Lioy had 24 digs and 26 kills, Courtney Lovelace added 19 digs and five aces, Morgan Pueschel had 21 digs and Paige Robinson recorded four blocks.

Bronson had their day ended in the quarterfinals by Mason 21-25, 25-20, 15-11.

The Lady Vikings opened with a 26-24, 28-26 win over Edwardsburg. They then beat Hillsdale 25-15, 25-16 and Marshall 25-22, 27-25.

“We played some pretty good competition today, and definitely improved on some ares of the game,: coach Jean LaClair said. “We fought from behind a lot, this team never gives up, they believe they can win.”

Alexa Ratkowski had 92 assists, 10 digs, nine kills, five aces and three blocks, Skyler Sobeski had 36 kills, 36 digs, four aces and two blocks, Mallorie Bassage added 26 kills, 12 digs and one block and Kassidy Bystry recorded 52 digs and four aces.

Allison Sikorski had seven kills, five blocks and one kill, Grace Pyles had 23 digs and eight aces, Jill Pyles added nine kills, nine digs and one block and Allie Smith had 22 digs and two aces.

Jenna Smoker had six aces and four digs and Haley Russell had 14 kills and two blocks.

Concord Invite

Three Rivers was a perfect 5-0, not losing a game and brought home first place of the Concord Invitational Saturday.

“The girls did a great job,” coach Brandy Stalhood said. “We played really consistent, played tough defense and hit the ball well. Everyone contributed to bringing home the championship.”

Centreville swept Jackson Christian 25-15, 25-18, then ending their day with a loss to Addison 25-15, 25-21.

“I thought we played well, it was a long day and the girls played hard all day,” coach Melissa Gales said. “Each time these girls take the court they are coming together. I'm excited to see where they continue to go this season.”